Facts about Lucknow Mahotsav

 

How it started?

The year 1975-76 was observed and organized by South Asian as The Tourism Year. On this occasion in the motive to promote Lucknow’s Art, Culture and Tourism for national and international tourists, the decision to organize the Lucknow Festival was taken. During this period with exception to a few years Lucknow Mahotsav has been organized every year. During the festival, an array of things from Tonga races to Vintage cars reminds one of the past glories.

Objectives

Lucknow Mahotsav is organized every year to showcase Uttar Pradesh Art and Culture and in particular Lucknowavi ‘Tehzeeb’ so as to promote Tourism. One of the objectives of the cultural bonanza is to provide encouragement to the Artisans. Craftsmen from all over the country bring their masterpieces to the festival to the delight of shoppers. Colorful processions, traditional dramas, Kathakdances in the style of Lucknow Gharana, Sarangiand sitar recitals, ghazals, qawalis and thumri produce a cheerful atmosphere during the ten day long festival. Exciting events like ekka races, kite flying, cock fighting and other customary village games re-establish an ambiance of the bygone Nawabi days. Experience a lifestyle and culture sweetly cherished with Indian festival Tours.

Cuisines

Besides being the right destination for the arts & crafts, the Mahotsav is also a delight for the connoisseurs of good food as it is the ideal place to pamper the taste buds of the visitors with endless varieties of scrumptious dishes as a wide range of cuisines are available at the festival, including Kesaria Doodh, Kabab-parathas and other mouth watering non-vegetarian exotic dishes.

Entertaining part

The 10 days long festival not only has things for creating lines on your forehead and raising your eyebrows but also has something to cheer about. The festival invites many musical as well as comical artists for completing your day in its full sense. The festival celebrated between 25 November and 5 December in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a cultural extravaganza.